Best Date Night in Surry Hills — Harry's ten

Tell Harry what you fancy. Ten places worth leaving the house for. Harry reads the review-site noise, spots the tourist traps, and hands over a shortlist before the kettle's boiled.

Be honest with him. He doesn't judge.

Places

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Rank 1.
Papa Gede's Bar | Cocktail Bar Sydney
cocktail-bar · wine-bar · Sydney NSW 2000
4.8 across 1.2k Google reviews, and Tripadvisor lands in the same place; intimate hangout with voodoo-themed decor, offering inventive cocktails, spirits and….
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
3 min · $$ · Open nowToday · 16:00 — 01:00G4.8T4.8Y5.0MSOT4.8FB4.8
Google4.8(1.2k)Yelp5.0(47)Tripadvisor4.8(70)OpenTable4.8(25)Facebook4.8(124)
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Rank 2.
Aalia Restaurant Sydney
middle-eastern · fine-dining · Sydney NSW 2000
4.7 across 1.2k Google reviews, and Tripadvisor lands in the same place; a $$$ middle-eastern option.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
3 min · $$$ · Open nowToday · 12:00 — 00:00G4.7T4.9YMSFB4.0
Google4.7(1.2k)Tripadvisor4.9(764)Facebook4.0(8)Yelpnot on yelp2/ 3 sources
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Rank 3.
Besuto - Omakase Sydney
japanese · Sydney NSW 2000
4.8 across 391 Google reviews, and Tripadvisor lands in the same place; a $$$$ sushi option.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
4 min · $$$$ · Open nowToday · 12:30 — 01:00G4.8T4.5YMS
Google4.8(391)Tripadvisor4.5(6)Yelpnot on yelp2/ 3 sources
- Almost nobody's been. The ones who have can't shut up about it. Worth getting in before the crowd finds it.
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Rank 4.
The Gidley
steak-house · lounge-bar · Sydney NSW 2000
4.6 across 1.4k Google reviews; classic steakhouse fare is matched by an extensive wine list at this old-world,….
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
3 min · $$$ · Open nowToday · 12:00 — 00:00G4.6TYMSFB5.0
Google4.6(1.4k)Facebook5.0(15)Yelpnot on yelp1/ 3 sources
WarningYou're getting an experience. Whether you needed it is up to you.
Call Website Google Tripadvisor Directions Instagram · 29K Facebook TikTok Card
Rank 5.
Bistro Papillon
french · bistro · Sydney NSW 2000
4.6 across 1.1k Google reviews, and Tripadvisor lands in the same place; onion soup, coq au vin and other French dishes in a cosy, romantic space decorated….
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
3 min · $$$ · Open nowToday · 12:00 — 14:00G4.6T4.4Y4.4MSFB4.8
Google4.6(1.1k)Yelp4.4(22)Tripadvisor4.4(390)Facebook4.8(113)
WarningYou're getting an experience. Whether you needed it is up to you.
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Rank 6.
Bracket Brewing
brewery · manufacturer · Marrickville NSW 2204
4.9 across 336 Google reviews; fairly priced for what it is.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
8 min · $$ · ClosedToday · 15:00 — 22:00G4.9T4.5YMS
Google4.9(336)Tripadvisor4.5(72)Yelpnot on yelp2/ 3 sources
- A flawless score with barely anything to check it against. Harry's cautious of 5.0s that haven't been tested yet.
WarningA flawless score with barely anything to check it against. Harry's cautious of 5.0s that haven't been tested yet.
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Rank 7.
Old Love's
cocktail-bar · bar · Sydney NSW 2000
4.9 across 274 Google reviews, and Tripadvisor lands in the same place; OpenTable diners back it up at 4.5.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
3 min · $$ · Open nowToday · 17:00 — 02:00G4.9T4.6YMSOT4.5
Google4.9(274)Tripadvisor4.6(31)OpenTable4.5(29)Yelpnot on yelp2/ 3 sources
- A flawless score with barely anything to check it against. Harry's cautious of 5.0s that haven't been tested yet.
WarningA flawless score with barely anything to check it against. Harry's cautious of 5.0s that haven't been tested yet.
Website Google Tripadvisor Directions Instagram · 5.3K Facebook Card
Rank 8.
Beer Barrel
liquor-store · brewery · Chippendale NSW 2008
neighborhoodcasual
5.0 across 155 Google reviews; craft beer & bottle shop with a diverse selection of local & imported brews, plus….
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
10 min · $$ · ClosedToday · 15:00 — 20:00G5.0T3.7YMS
Google5.0(155)Tripadvisor3.7(78)Yelpnot on yelp2/ 3 sources
- Google's into it. Tripadvisor isn't. Locals are louder here.
- Almost nobody's been. The ones who have can't shut up about it. Worth getting in before the crowd finds it.
WarningGoogle's into it. Tripadvisor isn't. Locals are louder here.
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Rank 9.
Fortunate Son Bar Enmore
bar · cocktail-bar · Newtown NSW 2042
4.2 across 898 Tripadvisor reviews; fairly priced for what it is.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
6 min · $$ · Open nowToday · 17:00 — 01:00G4.9T4.2YMS
Google4.9(344)Tripadvisor4.2(898)Yelpnot on yelp2/ 3 sources
- Tripadvisor likes it, which may mean tourists like it. Proceed with mild suspicion.
- A flawless score with barely anything to check it against. Harry's cautious of 5.0s that haven't been tested yet.
WarningTripadvisor likes it, which may mean tourists like it. Proceed with mild suspicion.
Website Google Tripadvisor Directions Instagram Card
Rank 10.
Untied - Rooftop Sydney
bar · Barangaroo NSW 2000
trendyscenecasual
4.7 across 3.9k Google reviews; sharing plates, BBQ dishes & tropical cocktails served in a laid-back rooftop bar.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Hype radar · moderate
4 min · $$$ · Open nowToday · 12:00 — 00:00G4.7T3.7YMS
Google4.7(3.9k)Tripadvisor3.7(54)Yelpnot on yelp2/ 3 sources
- Google is clapping. Yelp is sulking. Harry split the difference.
- Google's into it. Tripadvisor isn't. Locals are louder here.
WarningGoogle is clapping. Yelp is sulking. Harry split the difference.
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Summaries are generated from the available evidence and may be editorially reviewed. They are not direct quotations.

Best Date Night in Surry Hills — Harry's ten

Tell Harry what you fancy. Ten places worth leaving the house for. Harry reads the review-site noise, spots the tourist traps, and hands over a shortlist before the kettle's boiled.

Be honest with him. He doesn't judge.

Places

date-night first

● These results are 1mo old. Re-run for fresh data?

Worth sharing

Send these ten to whoever’s asking where to eat.

Post on X

Sort

Rank 1.
Papa Gede's Bar | Cocktail Bar Sydney
cocktail-bar · wine-bar · Sydney NSW 2000
4.8 across 1.2k Google reviews, and Tripadvisor lands in the same place; intimate hangout with voodoo-themed decor, offering inventive cocktails, spirits and….
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
3 min · $$ · Open nowToday · 16:00 — 01:00G4.8T4.8Y5.0MSOT4.8FB4.8
Google4.8(1.2k)Yelp5.0(47)Tripadvisor4.8(70)OpenTable4.8(25)Facebook4.8(124)
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Rank 2.
Aalia Restaurant Sydney
middle-eastern · fine-dining · Sydney NSW 2000
4.7 across 1.2k Google reviews, and Tripadvisor lands in the same place; a $$$ middle-eastern option.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
3 min · $$$ · Open nowToday · 12:00 — 00:00G4.7T4.9YMSFB4.0
Google4.7(1.2k)Tripadvisor4.9(764)Facebook4.0(8)Yelpnot on yelp2/ 3 sources
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Rank 3.
Besuto - Omakase Sydney
japanese · Sydney NSW 2000
4.8 across 391 Google reviews, and Tripadvisor lands in the same place; a $$$$ sushi option.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
4 min · $$$$ · Open nowToday · 12:30 — 01:00G4.8T4.5YMS
Google4.8(391)Tripadvisor4.5(6)Yelpnot on yelp2/ 3 sources
- Almost nobody's been. The ones who have can't shut up about it. Worth getting in before the crowd finds it.
Website Google Yelp Tripadvisor Directions Instagram Facebook Card
Rank 4.
The Gidley
steak-house · lounge-bar · Sydney NSW 2000
4.6 across 1.4k Google reviews; classic steakhouse fare is matched by an extensive wine list at this old-world,….
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
3 min · $$$ · Open nowToday · 12:00 — 00:00G4.6TYMSFB5.0
Google4.6(1.4k)Facebook5.0(15)Yelpnot on yelp1/ 3 sources
WarningYou're getting an experience. Whether you needed it is up to you.
Call Website Google Tripadvisor Directions Instagram · 29K Facebook TikTok Card
Rank 5.
Bistro Papillon
french · bistro · Sydney NSW 2000
4.6 across 1.1k Google reviews, and Tripadvisor lands in the same place; onion soup, coq au vin and other French dishes in a cosy, romantic space decorated….
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
3 min · $$$ · Open nowToday · 12:00 — 14:00G4.6T4.4Y4.4MSFB4.8
Google4.6(1.1k)Yelp4.4(22)Tripadvisor4.4(390)Facebook4.8(113)
WarningYou're getting an experience. Whether you needed it is up to you.
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Rank 6.
Bracket Brewing
brewery · manufacturer · Marrickville NSW 2204
4.9 across 336 Google reviews; fairly priced for what it is.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
8 min · $$ · ClosedToday · 15:00 — 22:00G4.9T4.5YMS
Google4.9(336)Tripadvisor4.5(72)Yelpnot on yelp2/ 3 sources
- A flawless score with barely anything to check it against. Harry's cautious of 5.0s that haven't been tested yet.
WarningA flawless score with barely anything to check it against. Harry's cautious of 5.0s that haven't been tested yet.
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Rank 7.
Old Love's
cocktail-bar · bar · Sydney NSW 2000
4.9 across 274 Google reviews, and Tripadvisor lands in the same place; OpenTable diners back it up at 4.5.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
3 min · $$ · Open nowToday · 17:00 — 02:00G4.9T4.6YMSOT4.5
Google4.9(274)Tripadvisor4.6(31)OpenTable4.5(29)Yelpnot on yelp2/ 3 sources
- A flawless score with barely anything to check it against. Harry's cautious of 5.0s that haven't been tested yet.
WarningA flawless score with barely anything to check it against. Harry's cautious of 5.0s that haven't been tested yet.
Website Google Tripadvisor Directions Instagram · 5.3K Facebook Card
Rank 8.
Beer Barrel
liquor-store · brewery · Chippendale NSW 2008
neighborhoodcasual
5.0 across 155 Google reviews; craft beer & bottle shop with a diverse selection of local & imported brews, plus….
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
10 min · $$ · ClosedToday · 15:00 — 20:00G5.0T3.7YMS
Google5.0(155)Tripadvisor3.7(78)Yelpnot on yelp2/ 3 sources
- Google's into it. Tripadvisor isn't. Locals are louder here.
- Almost nobody's been. The ones who have can't shut up about it. Worth getting in before the crowd finds it.
WarningGoogle's into it. Tripadvisor isn't. Locals are louder here.
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Rank 9.
Fortunate Son Bar Enmore
bar · cocktail-bar · Newtown NSW 2042
4.2 across 898 Tripadvisor reviews; fairly priced for what it is.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
6 min · $$ · Open nowToday · 17:00 — 01:00G4.9T4.2YMS
Google4.9(344)Tripadvisor4.2(898)Yelpnot on yelp2/ 3 sources
- Tripadvisor likes it, which may mean tourists like it. Proceed with mild suspicion.
- A flawless score with barely anything to check it against. Harry's cautious of 5.0s that haven't been tested yet.
WarningTripadvisor likes it, which may mean tourists like it. Proceed with mild suspicion.
Website Google Tripadvisor Directions Instagram Card
Rank 10.
Untied - Rooftop Sydney
bar · Barangaroo NSW 2000
trendyscenecasual
4.7 across 3.9k Google reviews; sharing plates, BBQ dishes & tropical cocktails served in a laid-back rooftop bar.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Hype radar · moderate
4 min · $$$ · Open nowToday · 12:00 — 00:00G4.7T3.7YMS
Google4.7(3.9k)Tripadvisor3.7(54)Yelpnot on yelp2/ 3 sources
- Google is clapping. Yelp is sulking. Harry split the difference.
- Google's into it. Tripadvisor isn't. Locals are louder here.
WarningGoogle is clapping. Yelp is sulking. Harry split the difference.
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Summaries are generated from the available evidence and may be editorially reviewed. They are not direct quotations.

Best Date Night in Surry Hills — Harry's ten

Papa Gede's Bar | Cocktail Bar SydneyH★

Aalia Restaurant SydneyH★

Besuto - Omakase SydneyH★

The Gidley

Bistro Papillon

Bracket Brewing

Old Love's

Beer Barrel

Fortunate Son Bar Enmore

Untied - Rooftop Sydney

Best Date Night in Surry Hills — Harry's ten

Papa Gede's Bar | Cocktail Bar SydneyH★

Aalia Restaurant SydneyH★

Besuto - Omakase SydneyH★

The Gidley

Bistro Papillon

Bracket Brewing

Old Love's

Beer Barrel

Fortunate Son Bar Enmore

Untied - Rooftop Sydney

Papa Gede's Bar | Cocktail Bar Sydney

Aalia Restaurant Sydney

Besuto - Omakase Sydney

Papa Gede's Bar | Cocktail Bar Sydney

Aalia Restaurant Sydney

Besuto - Omakase Sydney